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Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This
time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and
provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K.
Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the carver step-by-step
through the project, from laying out the pattern to painting the
finished work. The book is designed to be used by carvers of all
levels, from novice to advanced. The results are delightful figures
of which the artist will be proud. This book follows two other
well-received carving books by Al Streetman, 41 Santa Patterns for
Carvers and 25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers.
Many wargamers enjoy the challenge of skirmish games where, instead
of the strategy of vast armies portrayed by traditional wargames,
the focus is on the tactics of a small unit. However, skirmish
rules are often so complex that it can take hours of rolling dice,
consulting tables and recording data to recreate what would in
reality be a fast and furious firefight lasting just minutes. Now
these new rules make it possible to recapture the speed and
intensity of these actions where every man, and every second,
counts. The basic rules are supported by sections which give
special rules and scenarios to capture the flavour of a range of
different periods, from Napoleonic to Modern Warfare and beyond
with Sci-Fi. From the 95th Rifles scouting for Wellington, Western
gunfights and WWI trench raids, through WW2 parachute assaults or
Special Forces strikes in Afghanistan, or even Space Marines
storming a space station, Squad Firefights elegantly simple system
allows you to focus on proper tactical decisions rather than
rolling buckets of dice or calculating masses of modifiers.
Who hasn't been fascinated by monsters? This book collects some of
the best creatures from Dungeons & Dragons, setting them out in
an informative illustrated bestiary for beginners and enthusiasts
alike. Whether they're beasts, spirits, demons, or even aliens,
most fantasy worlds are filled with monsters. Some are
harmless-many more are deadly. Luckily for the discerning
adventurer, this book is here to help distinguish between the two.
As a popular series sold at conventions and on Etsy, animators
Blanca Martinez de Riuerro and Joe Sparrow have compiled three
volumes into one deluxe edition. Each creature comes with a
full-color illustration, a set of simplified statistics, a
description, and a history section indicating its folkloric history
and the scientific phenomena that may have influenced its creation.
With creatures like the Archdevil, Dryad, Fire Bat, Gold Dragon,
Smoke Devil, Bomb Plant, Ettin, and Spirit Fox, any tabletop player
will find the perfect creature for their next campaign.
Kansuko, the latest twist on the popular Sudoku number game,
combines logic and reasoning with simple addition to create an
all-new and exciting type of puzzle that challenges and stimulates
your mind. Using just the numbers 1 through 9, fill in the empty
squares in the three 3 x 3 grids and the sum column to complete the
puzzle. The singles digit from the sum of the numbers in each row
is placed in the sum column, which also must have the numbers 1
through 9. Featuring more than 100 puzzles and three levels of
difficulty, including Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert, this
edition also introduces four brand new variations designed to
further test your mind and patience.
Make the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced
Roblox Coding Book-now updated with new content, including updated
avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more! The
Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly
guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code
to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to
use scripts, how to introduce variables and customize graphic
elements, and then how to put these skills together into fun and
interesting games and experiences. With examples, step-by-step
instructions, and game creation walkthroughs, this book has
everything a Roblox creator needs!
When the well-known wood carver, Tom Wolfe, turns his talents to a
new medium the results are wonderful. The almost limitless medium
of polymer clay and Tom's eye for character and caricature combine
to produce some endearing and delightful creatures. For years Tom
has been using clays as a modeling tool for his wood carving. At
the same time, though, he has created some characters in clay that
are just meant to stay that way. The polymer clay comes in a
variety of colors and can be shaped in almost any way imaginable.
For those thousands of hobbyists and artists who use polymer clay,
this new book will open new doors of expression. So, for
woodcarvers and clay modelers alike, this is a welcome new book.
Fully illustrated with beautiful color photographs, it takes the
modeler step-by-step through the process of creating a male and a
female caricature bust. A gallery will spur the imagination even
further.
The new Cultivated puzzle, drawn from the stunning debut book by celebrated floral designer, writer, and photographer Christin Geall, captures her floral style in a rich, detailed puzzle.
41 exciting, creative new Santa patterns in one book! 41 Santa
Patterns for Woodcarvers provides beginning wood carvers with
projects which they can accomplish with a minimum of tools and
frustration. For the intermediate and advanced carvers it offers a
wide assortment of Santas in different poses. One project is
followed in a step-by-step, fully illustrated manner, so even the
beginner can pick up on basic carving techniques. The patterns in
this book are full-size, and include approximate dimensions of the
side and front views. Santa carvings are an ever-popular item with
carvers, as well as with collectors and people who want them for a
touch of warmth in their homes. This book comes at just the right
time for those Christmas projects, and will be a delightful
resource throughout the year.
Ron Ransom returns to angel carving with wonderful, often
whimsical, figures depicting the heavenly host at work and play.
Patterns for a guardian angel, two horn-blowing angels, and an
angel to the golfers are provided. Ron takes the carver through
each step of the carving, painting, and antiquing processes with
simple, direct instructions and clear color photographs. Variations
on the basic painting designs are discussed as well. A color
gallery provides a good look at the finished pieces and their
variations. This book will be an inspiration to all carvers, from
the beginners to the most advanced.
Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and
easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and
stress-relieving--get started today with Knitting Patterns For
Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it
includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to
your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures,
fun colors, and pattern shapes. You'll love the full-color project
photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand
instructions for every single project. Even if you've never
followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the
practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help
you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and
knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces.
Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to
read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and
creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for
yourself, and cold weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new
ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!
For over a hundred years the story of Alice and her adventures has
enchanted children of all ages. One of those who has been
captivated by its charm is Tom Wolfe, and now he brings the
characters to life through his carving. And more he shares his
fascination with his readers. While many illustrators have brought
their own imagination to Lewis Carroll's characters over the years,
Tom goes back to the drawings of Sir John Tenniel for his
inspiration. Of course he adds his own interpretation, giving them
a unique personality that Carroll would have appreciated. As usual,
Tom leads the carver through the project with easy to follow,
step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color photographs.
This is a great book for the beginner and intermediate carvers, but
the patterns and guidance Tom provides will be valued by all.
Monkeys and apes have come aboard Noah's ark to enliven the ship,
keeping Noah and his crew on their toes. Monkeys swing from the
rafters and hoot from the bow. Apes cuddle, roar and lounge about
the deck. All are animated with detailed expressions and gestures
which David Sabol uses to bring his carvings to life. David takes
the reader through every step in the transformation of a block of
pine into a monkey or ape with enjoyable, straight-forward
directions accompanied by clear color photographs. The traditional
carving techniques he employs are explained in detail. Wood burning
and oil staining bring each carving to life. With the mastery of
these traditional techniques, the entire animal kingdom is yours to
carve and add to the passenger list of your very own ark. This is
the third in a series of books by David Sabol in which animals and
crew are added to Noah's ark.
The "Misty Creek Carvers" have combined their talents to create a
host of original caricatures to give beginning and experienced
carver hours of carving enjoyment. The caricatures are carved in
the relief style from 3/4" wood. The carver will benefit from
Mike's expertise in caricature design, Steve's full-color
photograph and helpful description. The book features 22 additional
patterns, including a nurse, tourist, salesman, Uncle Sam, bride
and groom, preacher, scuba diver, hunter, golfer, and more. A
pictorial gallery includes completed carvings of all patterns
featured in the book.
Enter the fascinating world of conversion costuming! Make your own
theatrical costumes for less than a day's rental price and make
them your way without any conventional sewing using patterns.
Included in this book are more than 110 ingenious costume designs
with photos and diagrams. Great costumes for standard theatrical
characters like: Princess, Prince, Clown, Devil, Witch, Medieval
Lady, Elves, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Pinocchio and many more.
Also, costumes for the leading characters in popular shows:
Camelot, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, King and I, Pirates of Penzance
and more. These conversion ideas will save you time, money and
deadline disasters and give you precisely the costume you want.
Section headings: Materials, Theatrical Costumes, Christmas
Costumes, Storybook Costumes, Quick and Easy Costumes, Appendix.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points on a visit to
the farm with more than 140 things to find. From animals to
machinery, crops to fruit and vegetables, they’ll learn all about
farming along the way. And once they’ve scored 1000 points,
super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and
badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s
something for everyone! For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY
Rivers and Canals (ISBN 9780008562694).
Bring the fun on your next road trip with this handy book, Family
Road Trip Games, from beloved children's book author Jack
Henseleit. Featuring over 60 new and classic games - and more than
150 brain-burning trivia questions - plus a top secret treasure
hunt (yippee!), this is the definitive collection of games and
puzzles for the whole family. Whether it's a fresh take on I Spy,
an on-the-go scavenger hunt, or a modern favourite like Snaps,
you'll find a diverse group of games and ideas to appeal to any age
or attention span. There are also fun illustrations throughout,
making this book both an excellent gift or self-purchase. Put away
the screens and find new ways to entertain, get creative and
improve memory with kids and adults of any age.
Debbie Barr carves on the wild side, guiding readers through all
the steps necessary to create miniature animals from basswood,
butternut, or walnut scraps left over from larger works. Debbie
guides her readers through the carving process with clear
instructions, sound advice, and over 200 color illustrations. Once
the animal carving is finished, instructions are given for painting
the figure as well. A photographic gallery rounds out the
presentation, displaying additional woodland animals sure to
inspire every carver. This book will prove challenging for
beginners and a joy to the more advanced carvers.
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